And for those that like pure rom-com Kdramas, two cute recent J-dramas to start off with would be From 5 to 9…
I really loved From 5 to 9 BUT I didn't put it on the list despite it being hilarious, original and adorable. Why? Because of Takane's behaviour at the beginning. If I didnt love Yamapi and Ishihara I swear it would've been the first drama I dropped. Thankfully I love Yamapi/Ishihara and I didn't drop it coz it became soooo good. I truly truly enjoyed that drama. I especially liked the theme and settings... The private institute and their home and the monastery. The OST was so beautiful and the side characters were so friggin adorable.
Great article! I've been trying to promote Japanese dramas, that are underrated overall, but I guess I made a…
I never noticed it... But you're right. Even when privately recommending I always take into consideration generic taste + their own personal taste. Haha, you taught me something new about myself!
Everything you've said I agree with. And although I've subconsciously acknowledged this... I've never thought about it properly. Messy characters should have messy clothes! Lol. I never looked that deep into it. Although I notice it when it's screaming out to you... Like the samsung phones... -.- Samsung TVs... -.-
I haven't watched Soredemo Ikite Yuku. I will surely add it to my list one I've checked it out! Subtitles... I feel your pain T___T
I realy like your article. I love Jdrama exactly because of the reasons you describe: the realisme, the emphasis…
OMG! Same. I hope and pray for a second season... Or special... Or movie... Whatever. It can't end like that. Well it's an awesome ending but... But...
Funnily enough I've never recommended SPEC to anyone. I don't know why? But if it works... You'd bet I will. You see I have a good reputation when it comes to recommendations. I'm quite strong in that department... Not to brag or anything ;))
Jdrama are famousl for its live action adaptation like AoT, samurai x, lupin and other manga adaptation, but guys…
As much I as I LOVE Miura Haruma... And I mean I LOVE him soooo much... AoT was so bad. Nothing can change that. Not even Haruma. He did a good job tho with Eren. On the other hand Rurouni Kenshin was so perfect I got my friends and family watching the whole movie series. Such perfection and Sato Takeru was the embodiment of Kenshin. I was so impressed. Lupin was entertaining. The cast was fun.
I 100% agree with your over the top acting point. Tbh... On average over the top acting is not my thing. But from time to time if it fits the plot and atmosphere it's actually fun. Otherwise I'm more into slice of life. I've never watched gore type but I know I don't want to. Well maybe I have if Azumi counts.. Lol. Never again tho.
ahh thank you for this! coincidentally, i was looking for jdrama recs just a few days ago and have wanted to venture…
Haha, what a coincidence! Tbh, I used to have this problem too. Not being able to find good dramas to watch. But I used this method of finding the actor/actress that caught my eye the most in the drama I was watching... Then looking through the synopsis of all their dramas and choosing one I think I would enjoy... That's how I created my own personal network of dramas to watch!
At the time I would never have imagined I would be the one making a recommendation article...I'm glad I could be of help thru this article tho XDD
I like this article and I really like the examples( mostly watched) you gave. So I mostly watch J and Kdrama.…
I have the same habits. Watch Kdramas as they are airing and watch Jdramas after airing because of subs. The only difference is I don't drop my Jdramas but I do get lost on the way with Kdramas. I always end up behind the airing episodes and usually have about 4 eps left after the drama finished airing... Sometimes 8. Kdramas start to drag towards the end... So I take it slow. And watch it at the pace it deserves. Mind you, some Kdramas are mind blowing and I finish them ontime! Lol.
Lately I've been watching me some idol driven dramas; Like EXILE's High and Low and Arashi/Kis My Ft2 members dramas. I don't know if you know about Johnny's ent (Japan's most famous male idol entertainment company)... But their idols + solo actor Ikuta Toma are practically in every drama season. BUT as you said it's a collaboration of actors... It's not just Idols. Funnily enough most idol driven Jdramas flop ratings wise... Except Kimura Takuyas dramas!! Lol I'm just rambling... Ignore me XD
I realy like your article. I love Jdrama exactly because of the reasons you describe: the realisme, the emphasis…
I was soooo close to adding Ouroboros... But it got cut out. One of the reasons was too much Oguri Shun in my list. Also the popularity is pretty high for Ouroboros so I replaced it with Keizoku 2: SPEC which is harder to come across. But how I LOVED Ouroboros!! Another Oguri Shun drama that almost made the list was Border. That drama was phenomenal. I have no words to describe it. The way morality was played... Phew...Only Japan.
I watched all Hana Kimi versions. It was actually because Hana Kimi didn't have an anime that I watched the drama and so my drama addiction started from there. The first version of Hana Kimi was beyond perfection and just too funny and the second version of Hana Kimi followed the manga closely which I appreciated. Nobuta is just adorable. Kon-Kon. Akira Shock.
A lot of recommendation lists out there seem to be filled with Jdramas every drama lover already knows about:…
Yes you are 100% correct.
I completely avoided those ones on my list because I feel they come under the same category of comedy and the more anime-ish dramas. They are the most popular and most watched Jdramas and that's exactly where the common misconception that Jdramas are all animes turned live action... Actors are just re-enacting the anime/manga with over the top acting...
AND these dramas are so popular they don't need advertising. Lol. But I had to include at least one... And I chose my number 1 which is HYD... Then Hana Kimi is not far behind. It was my first drama ever so it will forever have a special place in my heart!
I think the people who are badmouthing this drama are just upset with the ending. I kind of expected the ending…
Can you pls flag your comment as spoiler; thankfully I've seen the drama but I'm sure if I hadn't I wouldn't have appreciated you ruining the ending for me :) Thank you
I'm never in a drama slump because I tend to switch country every now and then... So I have a great drama balance! I'm not much of a rewatcher... I have too many other dramas to watch. My drama platform is pretty vast... I like watching different genres depending on my mood! If I do rewatch it's with a friend...I never drop but I do pause and come back to it maybe a year later or so.
Everything you've said I agree with. And although I've subconsciously acknowledged this... I've never thought about it properly. Messy characters should have messy clothes! Lol. I never looked that deep into it. Although I notice it when it's screaming out to you... Like the samsung phones... -.- Samsung TVs... -.-
I haven't watched Soredemo Ikite Yuku. I will surely add it to my list one I've checked it out! Subtitles... I feel your pain T___T
Funnily enough I've never recommended SPEC to anyone. I don't know why? But if it works... You'd bet I will. You see I have a good reputation when it comes to recommendations. I'm quite strong in that department... Not to brag or anything ;))
I 100% agree with your over the top acting point. Tbh... On average over the top acting is not my thing. But from time to time if it fits the plot and atmosphere it's actually fun. Otherwise I'm more into slice of life. I've never watched gore type but I know I don't want to. Well maybe I have if Azumi counts.. Lol. Never again tho.
At the time I would never have imagined I would be the one making a recommendation article...I'm glad I could be of help thru this article tho XDD
Lately I've been watching me some idol driven dramas; Like EXILE's High and Low and Arashi/Kis My Ft2 members dramas. I don't know if you know about Johnny's ent (Japan's most famous male idol entertainment company)... But their idols + solo actor Ikuta Toma are practically in every drama season. BUT as you said it's a collaboration of actors... It's not just Idols. Funnily enough most idol driven Jdramas flop ratings wise... Except Kimura Takuyas dramas!! Lol I'm just rambling... Ignore me XD
I watched all Hana Kimi versions. It was actually because Hana Kimi didn't have an anime that I watched the drama and so my drama addiction started from there. The first version of Hana Kimi was beyond perfection and just too funny and the second version of Hana Kimi followed the manga closely which I appreciated. Nobuta is just adorable. Kon-Kon. Akira Shock.
I completely avoided those ones on my list because I feel they come under the same category of comedy and the more anime-ish dramas. They are the most popular and most watched Jdramas and that's exactly where the common misconception that Jdramas are all animes turned live action... Actors are just re-enacting the anime/manga with over the top acting...
AND these dramas are so popular they don't need advertising. Lol. But I had to include at least one... And I chose my number 1 which is HYD... Then Hana Kimi is not far behind. It was my first drama ever so it will forever have a special place in my heart!